Myopia slowed by outdoors Aug 13, 2008
Prevention of myopia is important for future eye health, avoiding increased rates of cataract and glaucoma in adulthood and, in cases of high myopia, possible irreversible visual impairment. Promoting outdoor activity to parents and families, and including more outdoor pursuits in school curricula, could be an important public health measure to avoid the development of myopia. (ScienceAlert)
Obituaries for Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008 Aug 12, 2008
Harland L. Higley Sr., 73, of Cataract died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse surrounded by family and friends ... Cataract Sports-man Club, as past president; and hunter safety instructor, helping start the program in the 1970s ... He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Cataract; his children, Tim (Deb) Higley of Cataract, Korrina (Dennis) Craig of Bangor, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Eye Unit of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital makes impact in Krachi Aug 11, 2008
Kete-Krachi, Aug. 10, GNA - More than 200 cataract patients in Krachi West District are undergoing surgery to correct their eye defects free of charge ... He advised the public to report eye-related problems to the hospital on time rather than resort to concoctions explaining that there was a correlation between cataract and ageing ... Dr Lartey said Himalayans Cataract Society in the United States of America donated the surgery materials. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Implantable Lens May Save Vision in Kids' Lazy Eyes Aug 6, 2008
Unlike cataract surgery that requires removal of the eye's natural lens because it is clouded, these lenses are put on top of a natural lens that can't focus properly, thus helping sharpen vision. They have some risks: Surgical infection, inflammation, a potential for cataracts to form. (Fox News)
Kodak Cuts Retiree Benefits Aug 2, 2008
State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos resumes his full schedule Friday after he had surgery to remove a cataract in his left eye and implant a corrective lens. The Palmyra man convicted of killing a teenage babysitter and the boy she cared for 18 years ago has his first parole hearing during the first week of August. (R News)
Nigeria Health Minister urges action on Visions 2020, 20-2020Lagos, Nigeria (PANA) - Nigeria's Health Minister Hassan MuhammadLawal has challenged health stakeholders to fast-track measurestowardsmaking Nigeria a healthy nation and a leading economy by 2020. 01/08/2008 Full Text... Aug 1, 2008
Half of the blindness is due to cataract (opacity of the lens of the eye) which can be easily treated by a simple and safe modern surgery which gives excellent results ... More than half (57%) of them could have their vision improved by a simple pair of glasses (refractive errors) while another quarter would not have a problem with their sight if they had a cataract operation. (Panapress.com)
NHS criticised over people with learning disability Jul 30, 2008
A man with challenging behaviour whose GP refused to approve cataract treatment because "he can see out of his other eye". Calling for regular health checks, Michael, a former medical consultant and NHS trust chief executive, said: "Sometimes it seems that people with learning disabilities are invisible to everyone except their families - and families say they are not always listened to or heard.". (guardian.co.uk)
Discovery Of Mutated Gene Could Lead To Better Understanding Of ... Jul 28, 2008
Learn how surgery for the cloudy lens of a cataract can restore vision. Most Popular Categories. (Medical News Today (press release))
One million Nigerians blind, says govt survey Jul 28, 2008
The results suggest that half the blindness in Nigeria is due to cataract (opacity of the lens of the eye), which can be easily treated by a simple and safe modern surgery which gives excellent results ... More than half (57 per cent) of them could have their vision improved by a simple pair of glasses (refractive errors) while another quarter would not have a problem with their sight if they had a cataract operation. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
What is Cystoid Macular Edema? Jul 27, 2008
Cataract Extraction: Most cases of cystoid macular edema follow cataract extraction or other intraocular surgery (about 1% of cataract patients will develop CME, and up to 45% of successful retinal reattachment procedures lead to CME). Presumably, the trauma of surgery leads to the production of inflammatory chemicals. (Suite101.com)
Sherman Poole, Pembroke volunteer, receives presidential service award Jul 23, 2008
As a volunteer, Poole has weathered two knee replacements, shoulder surgery, hand surgery, treatment for non-Hodgkins lymphoma 13 years ago and cataract surgery. He is very empathetic toward the people he drives. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Diabetic Hispanics Not Receiving Proper Eye Care Jul 20, 2008
" Knowledge of Diabetic Eye Disease and Vision Care Guidelines Among Hispanic Individuals in Baltimore With and Without Diabetes Beatriz Muoz, MSc; Michael O'Leary, MA; Fannie Fonseca-Becker, PhD; Evelyn Rosario, BS; Isabel Burguess, BS; Marcela Aguilar, MPH; Cynthia Fickes, BA; Sheila K. West, PhD Archives of Ophthalmology (2008). 126[7]: pp. 968 - 974. Written by: Peter M Crosta Copyright: Medical News Today Not to be reproduced without permission of Medical News Today Please rate this... (Medical News Today)
Rise Seen in Medical Efforts to Treat the Very Old Jul 18, 2008
They include hip and knee replacement, cataract surgery, heart valve replacement, bypass operations, pacemaker implantation and treatment for slow-growing cancers that afflict areas like the prostate. According to the Census Bureau, there were 90,422 centenarians in America in June, up from 50,454 in 2000, and demographers project there could be 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
LETTERS: NCT, July 15, 2008 Jul 16, 2008
"Using the political term "partial birth abortion" to describe the procedure known medically as "intact dilation and extraction" is to utilize propaganda. That term is a public-relations invention of those seeking to outlaw a method that is very rarely used, but when deemed medically necessary, is the least invasive to the woman.Please note that we are not just talking about "late term" or "3rd trimester" abortions, which are extremely rare (less than 4 out of 10,000 abortions) and ALWAYS the... (North County Times)
Increased Suicide Risk Associated With Visual Impairment Jul 15, 2008
" Reported Visual Impairment and Risk of Suicide: The 1986-1996 National Health Interview Surveys Byron L. Lam; Sharon L. Christ; David J. Lee; D. Diane Zheng; Kristopher L. Arheart Arch Ophthalmol. 2008;126(7):975-980. Written by Anna Sophia McKenney Copyright: Medical News Today Not to be reproduced without permission of Medical News Today Please rate this article: (Hover over the stars then click to rate) Patient / Public: or Health Professional: Useful Links Add to: Contact Our News Editors... (Medical News Today)
Outpatient Surgical Center can't reach deal with Blue Cross Jul 13, 2008
Brown said the clinic, located a few blocks away from Lodi Memorial, provides outpatient procedures such as cataract surgery, urological procedures and colonoscopies. In an e-mail statement, Blue Cross spokeswoman Peggy Hinz said her company will continue to try and reach agreements with the surgical clinic and the hospital. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Glaucoma Surgery Studied In Medicare Patients, New Hope For People With End-stage Glaucoma Jul 8, 2008
At the study conclusion point, only eight in 84 eyes had 20/200 visual acuity---meaning the ability to see objects clearly and in detail was severely compromised--and in some of these eyes the loss may have resulted from progressive cataract. Few eyes suffered complete blackout of their central visual field because of glaucoma. (Science Daily)
Resveratrol, Found In Red Wine, Wards Off Effects Of Age On Heart, Bones, Eyes And Muscle Jul 4, 2008
At 30 months of age, resveratrol-treated mice were found to have reduced cataract formation, a condition found to increase with age in control-group mice. Resveratrol enhanced balance and motor coordination in aged animals. (Science Daily)
Brussels offers NHS patients Europe-wide treatment Jul 3, 2008
Traditionally the quality and speed of treatment for elective procedures - such as hip and knee replacements and cataract removals - in countries such as France, Germany and Belgium have made travelling abroad an attractive prospect ... Maybe cataract patients in the UK could fly to Nepal to have world class cataract surgery with just a couple of days wait and then have a holiday here to boot. (Times Online)
Tyree: Step to Better Relations? Jul 1, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Tuesday July 01, 2008. (R News)
Fire kills three in apartments Jun 30, 2008
Governor David Paterson, 54, of New York, who is legally blind, had a cataract removed and resumed his schedule yesterday. Governor Ted Kulongoski, 68, of Oregon, had his gall bladder removed. (Boston Globe)
Governor Paterson Intervenes in Con Ed Talks Jun 29, 2008
Cockfield said the governor had been monitoring the talks while recovering at his Manhattan home from surgery Saturday morning to remove a cataract. Paterson, concerned about the impact of possible service disruptions on customers created by a strike during the summer, reached out by telephone to Con Edison chief executive Kevin Burke and Harry Farrell, president of the Utility Workers Union of America Local 1-2, Cockfield said. (myfoxny.com)
Knife revolution Jun 29, 2008
In 1948, a cataract operation meant a week without moving with the head which was supported by sandbags - now it is over within 20 minutes, and most patients have day surgery. The first UK heart transplant patient in 1968 only survived 46 days - now 24 are carried out in the same period. (BBC News -- UK)
FDA approves Sirion Therapeutics eye inflammation steroid Jun 29, 2008
More than 5 million ophthalmic surgeries, including cataract extraction, are performed each year in the United States. Postoperative inflammation and pain are common occurrences following these procedures and if left untreated, can interfere with a patient's visual rehabilitation or lead to further complications. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Paterson Out Of Hospital After Cataract Surgery Jun 29, 2008
is out of the hospital following a successful surgery to remove a cataract, his authorities said ... The cataract was discovered when he had a laser procedure performed on his left eye May 20 to relieve searing pain from acute glaucoma ... Heller said the cataract could not be removed during the glaucoma procedure last month, so the outpatient surgery was scheduled. (WNBC.com, NY)
5,000 receive free medical treatment in Offinso South Jun 27, 2008
The MP said it came out during the clinics that cataract and glaucoma were common among the people and these could be corrected if the patients sought early medical treatment. He encouraged the people regularly exercise their bodies in order to stay healthy. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Key surgeries boosted 8 per cent on funding pledge Jun 26, 2008
The analysis found joint replacement and cataract surgeries accounted for most of the growth in wait time priority surgeries ... It also suggests wait times for elective surgeries, such as joint replacement and cataract surgeries, may benefit from increased resources, said Deber. (Toronto Star)
Push on priority surgeries not felt elsewhere Jun 26, 2008
Joint replacements and cataract surgery accounted for most of the growth in wait time priority surgeries. The increase was greatest in the first year after the accord was signed. (Globe and Mail)
* FEATURE: Flying doctors live legend of Aussie outback Jun 24, 2008
Hes had a cataract removed and treatment for glaucoma, but on the way back home McFadden steered with a devil-may-care nonchalance down a dirt track through sun-bleached grass, open pits and dusty blonde mine rubble. Its the best life out here, he said, explaining why he has spent the past 25 years rummaging through the lands pale rock for the stunning multi-colored opalesque beauty occasionally hidden within. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rebate 'increased' waiting list Jun 24, 2008
In an analysis of elective surgery waiting times, Dr Duckett found the Federal Government subsidises private cataract operations in Queensland by an average $1500, nearly double the estimated federal support for the treatment in a Queensland public hospital. Dr Duckett produced the research in his role as an adjunct professor of health economics at the University of Queensland and said he was not at liberty to comment on how such findings could influence the commission. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Obama up big; Democrats up even more Jun 22, 2008
You and Dusty need cataract surgery big time. So Poppa Bush has kept us safe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fitness: Bumped, bruised father-son team keeps running Jun 21, 2008
Doctors attributed the blurriness to a cataract. Now the injury bug has befallen Warren, who lives in Milwaukee. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
LASIK surgery: Say goodbye to your glasses Jun 18, 2008
Cases range from cataract to LASIK surgeries to potentially blinding conditions such as cornea and retinal diseases. The SNEC now attends to 250,000 outpatient visits, including 16,000 foreign patient visits, and performs 14,000 major eye surgeries and 13,000 laser procedures annually. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
WESTERN MONTANA LIVES - Even in her twilight, age couldn’t slow Lillian Tiedje Jun 17, 2008
The day after Lillian Tiedje had surgery to remove a cataract from an eye, her daughter picked her up at the hospital ... Amazingly, after a second cataract was removed from her other eye at the age of 75, Tiedje never needed more than reading glasses. (Missoulian, MT)
Paterson Undergoes Laser Eye Procedure Jun 17, 2008
The governor also has a cataract in his left eye. After the procedure to relieve the buildup of fluid pressure, Paterson left to attend his son's graduation and serve as commencement speaker. (WNBC.com, NY)
/R E P E A T -- Video B-Roll via Satellite - New Change Foundation report puts human face on navigating Ontario health system/ Jun 12, 2008
NARRATION Toronto resident Betty Skuffham has been through two mastectomies, cataract surgery and a mini stroke and to top it off she's often had to chase down lab results and coordinate her healthcare. BETTY SKUFFHAM You've had tests or you've had surgery or you've had something and what is the result of that. (Canada Newswire)
Glasses look more friendly to kids Jun 11, 2008
An infant who has undergone cataract surgery is left without a natural lens, and one option for restoring vision is a contact lens. "Advances in contact lens technology have given doctors the ability to fit these infants with healthier, better fitting contacts," said Justin Bazan, an optometrist who is opening an eye practice with McRae in Brooklyn next month. (CNN)
MP urges Ghanaians to go for regular eye check-up Jun 11, 2008
He said for instance that, diseases like cataract, myopia and glaucoma which were very prevalent among the citizenry could be corrected promptly if early medical treatment was sought ... Dr Duah, who took part in the screening, revealed that a substantial number of those screened were identified to be suffering from cataract and therefore charged the people to endeavour to always protect their eyes from the direct sun rays by wearing sunglasses. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Paterson says he's feeling well enough to run — in road race Jun 8, 2008
Follow-up exams spotlighted a cataract in Paterson's left eye. He plans to have outpatient surgery this summer for the very common condition, a clouding of the eye's lens. (Syracuse.com)
Obituaries for Friday, June 6, 2008 Jun 6, 2008
CATARACT/SPARTA, WIS. Nancy L. Amling, 46, of Cataract died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 ... area and moved with her family to the Cataract area ... After military retirement they returned to the Cataract area in 2000. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Delta plane makes emergency landing May 27, 2008
Governor will have cataract surgery ALABANY - A spokeswoman says Governor David Paterson expects to have cataract surgery this summer after operations for a different eye condition this week. Spokeswoman Risa Heller says the cataract - a clouding of the eye's lens - was found in Paterson's left eye during an examination after his recent glaucoma surgery ... She said yesterday he probably will schedule an outpatient cataract procedure before taking an August vacation, and his recovery is expected... (Boston Globe)
Virectomy at Shija May 25, 2008
IMPHAL, May 24: For the first time in Manipur, a combined surgical procedure of cataract surgery with removal of vitreous hemorrhage (known as Virectomy) and application of laser was performed successfully at the Shija Hospitals and Research Institute, Langol ... Most of them become blind due to cataract problem, Palin observed while stating that there was intimation of the directorate of health services for the involvement of private sectors in the taking up eye care in the state ... The Shija... (KanglaOnline)
McCain's Doctors Say Candidate Is Fit for Office With No Signs of Cancer May 25, 2008
The records also show he was treated for an enlarged prostate, underwent cataract surgery, and suffers from arthritis. He takes medication for high cholesterol and had early stage squamous cell cancer and benign growths in his colon removed this year. (Bloomberg -- US)
Vasella Wins Novartis Investors' Support by Mimicking J&J as Drugs Falter May 23, 2008
Alcon, which makes systems for cataract surgery as well as Opti-Free lens fluid, has had 13 percent annual sales growth in the past six years, and 22 percent operating income growth. Novartis expects sales to rise less than 10 percent this year. (Bloomberg)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' May 23, 2008
One woman, who had her vision restored at the age of 12 by a cataract operation, performed almost normally on vision tests at the age of 32 ... Most of the affected children live in remote areas where eye care is not available, and have conditions that could easily be treated, such as cataracts, vitamin A deficiency or conjunctivitis. (Yahoo News -- Brain Research)
Chronic disease claiming too many Ontario lives May 22, 2008
Wait times for cataract surgery, knee and hip replacement and cancer surgery have gone down, the report said. But while there are 44 per cent more CT scans and 97 per cent more MRI scans being done than four years ago, "little progress" has been made in reducing wait times for these procedures, the report found. (Canada.com)
Ontario failing chronic disease challenge: report May 21, 2008
Ontario Health Quality Council chairman Ray Hession speaks about the findings on Tuesday. About 8,000 lives could be saved each year in Ontario if the province did a better job managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease, a new report says. (CTV.ca)
Ontario chided over chronic disease May 21, 2008
Ontario could save nearly 8,000 lives a year with "modest improvements in the testing and treatment of chronic diseases such as diabetes and coronary heart disease, a new report by the arms-length Ontario Health Quality Council says. The annual report found less than half of people living with diabetes have their blood sugar under control, and that about half the recommended tests and treatment are being performed. The tests include blood-sugar checks and foot and eye exams, while the treatment... (Globe and Mail)
Prism Glasses Expand The View For Patients With Hemianopia May 15, 2008
25, 2007) Patients in rural China who received cataract surgery from specially trained non-ophthalmologists had improved vision 10 to 14 months following surgery, according to a new. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Govt expects almost 500000 to leave private health May 14, 2008
Oh well maybe we can ultimately replicate the UK's National Health scheme where it only takes a pensioner about 8 years to have an eye cataract removed. The beauty of that is that by the time you get to the end of the queue it doesnt matter any more - the eye is stuffed. (ABC Online)
LASIK: FDA hears warnings of risks, but local doctors say they aren't seeing major complications May 8, 2008
Some patients are just not a cornea laser eye surgery patient, stressed Dr. Kerry Solomon of the Medical University of South Carolina, a spokesman for the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery. There are still other options for them. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Inquiry into NB flawed pathology tests hears first witness May 6, 2008
The review said that before Menon's cataract surgery late in 2006, technologists observed his vision seemed to be failing. His eyesight was so poor, "he needed request forms to be held closer and closer to his eyes and he needed to get closer and closer to specimens as he was working with them.". (Canada.com)
Vitamin E not effective against preventing Cataract May 6, 2008
According to a new study by the WHS (Womens health study), the risk factor of developing cataract are similar to women who took Vitamin E supplements as compared to those who did not ... According to Dr. Christen, the effects of vitamin E had little effect in preventing cataract even after six and a half years ... Hence concluding that vitamin E does not guard women from cataracts. (Little About)
Before the fall May 5, 2008
One study showed that falls decreased 34 percent among seniors who had the milky opaqueness of a cataract removed from their eyes. Some specialists also point to bifocals and trifocals, which can blur vision, as potentially contributing to falls. (Boston Globe)
Patients share complaints about Lasik surgery May 2, 2008
Most Lasik recipients do walk away with crisper vision, and the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery reviewed studies showing about 95 percent of patients say they're satisfied with their outcome. But not everyone's a good candidate, and an unlucky fraction do suffer life-changing side effects: poor vision even with glasses, painful dry eyes, glare or inability to see or drive at night. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Lasik alternatives May 2, 2008
"Some patients are just not a cornea laser eye surgery patient," stresses Dr. Kerry Solomon of the Medical University of South Carolina, a spokesman for the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery ... Warnings of rare problems include retinal detachment, infections, or an increased risk of cataracts ... It's essentially cataract surgery offered to some cataract-free people who wanted Lasik but are bad candidates, perhaps because of extreme near- or farsightedness. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Wasted drugs cost south Essex 5m Apr 23, 2008
The wasted medicine bill of the whole county is 11million while in the south of the county the 5million wasted could pay for 1,000 more hip replacements; 700 more heart by-pass operations;7,000 more cataract operations; 150 more community nurses; and 900 more knee replacements. " 9:47pm Tuesday 22nd April 2008nbsp; Posted by: 152, Rochford on 9:55pm Tue 22 Apr 08 [quote]The wasted medicine bill of the whole county is 11million while in the south of the county the 5million wasted could pay... (Essex Echo)
From Boston to Burma, with vision Apr 21, 2008
A 2-year-old suffering from a traumatic cataract will have priority over an 80-year-old with a mature cataract, because the toddler will benefit longer. Patients must also have conditions that can be treated locally with the proper training and direction. (Boston Globe)
Stevenson Memorial gets a little extra funding Apr 21, 2008
The wait time strategy funding at Stevenson Memorial is for 125 additional procedures in the cataract program. The Central LHIN, which Stevenson Memorial is a part of, is also receiving $6. (Alliston Herald)
Ontario Is National Leader In Reducing Health Wait Times Apr 18, 2008
For the first time, the WTA gave Ontario the highest grades - Straight As - for meeting performance targets in reducing wait times in five areas: hip replacements, knee replacements, cataract surgery, radiation oncology and cardiac services. No other province reached this achievement. (Canada Newswire)
Austrian eye saviours in South Tongu Apr 16, 2008
And in the course of the exercise one pupil was said to be living with a cataract in one of her eyes. She is virtulally unaware of her condition which has the potential of throwing her entire life into complete darkness. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Get involved, says Linda Jenkins Apr 15, 2008
I got to be in the operating room with a cataract patient and watch the surgery. All of this was done at no charge to the patient because of the work of Lions. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Province increases funding to Windsor hospitals Apr 15, 2008
The money will also be used for cataract surgeries and extending MRIs and CT scan hours. Windsor Regional Hospital CEO David Musyj said the hospital is under "dramatic pressure" to increase and improve those types of services and will be racking up the costs associated with having more staff on duty and extending hours. (Canada.com)
Save it? Spend it? Pay debts? Our plans for tax rebate vary Apr 15, 2008
More recently, Ditmars underwent cataract surgery. Though the couple have health insurance, Ditmars expects their out-of-pocket medical expenses to range from $3,000 to $4,000. (USA Today -- Money)
Cycle of life: Near 90, El Cajon man shatters record Apr 12, 2008
He underwent cataract and hernia surgery, plus dealt with back pain. He has been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal cord that causes the nerves to pinch. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
